West Sussex · London and the South East
Ifield Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Ifield, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ifield
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. All three include a written report with photographs and recommendations. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat extension roof and flashings that have lifted or split.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Ifield, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Ifield. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Ifield (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ifield
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Homes around Ifield often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Ifield
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Landlords with a home close to Ifield station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ifield
Landlords and letting agents in Ifield book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Towns and villages near Ifield
Also in Ifield
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Ifield
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Ifield, or comes right up to its edge. Where the drone is part of the survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given.
The streets around a church such as St Margaret's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Ifield is about 1 mile north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Roofs in Ifield get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Ifield is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
We work across the RH11 and RH10 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Mill Lane, Hare Lane and Brock Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Gossops Green (1 mile south), Ifieldwood (1 mile west), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Russ Hill (2 miles north-west) and Charlwood (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ifield
In Ifield, that means homes and buildings near Ifield Community College, Target Hill Park and St Wilfrid's Catholic School and the streets around them. The closest station to Ifield is Ifield station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and County Mall (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Ifield includes Tilgate Lake.
FAQs for Ifield
Are there drone restrictions around Ifield?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Ifield, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ifield?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Why it is worth a survey now in Ifield
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. With lower homes, common in places like Ifield, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.